Licensed Practical Nurse-CFV Gastro Clinic VG East, Full-Time Day Shift

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the CFV Gastroenterology West location in Fayetteville, NC. The LPN provides nursing care under supervision of the office manager or physician and assists clinic staff with daily functions.

The role requires NC LPN licensure, with 1 year of experience preferred; pre/post-op experience is a plus. Relocation assistance is available, and a safe, collaborative clinic environment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or compact state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Participates in assessment of patient.
• Collaborates with care teams in developing patient plan of care.
• Administers medication as ordered by physician.
• Maintains accurate patient care records.
• Maintains a safe environment and responds to life-threatening situations.
• Supports patient cultural and spiritual beliefs within medical regimens.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

High school graduate

LPN licensure (NC)

Job description

Relocation Assistance Available!FacilityCFV Gastro VG West - BuildingLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentCFV Gastroenterology Valleygate WestJob FamilyClinics - OutpatientWork ShiftDays (United States of America)SummaryLicensed Practical Nurse, LPN responsible for nursing care of patients under the supervision of the office manager or physician; assists clinic personnel/patients with clinic functions.Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Participates in assessment of patientCollaborates with departmental and interdisciplinary groups in developing the patient plan of careFollows patient’s plan of care while participating in the direct nursing care to assigned patientsAdjusts care based upon age-specific physiological needs of patients as directed by the Registered Nurse or other authorized person(s)Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient careAdministers medication as ordered by physicianFacilitates a safe environmentRecognizes life-threatening situations and responds appropriatelyMaintains required competenciesParticipates in Performance Improvement activities and monitors the quality of careEstablishes collaborative interpersonal relationships with other Health System staffSupports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of the medical regimenActively participates in cost containment and completes accurate charging for patient servicesActively demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP), if applicableOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:High school graduate or equivalent requiredCurrent licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Compact state licensureWork Experience:1 year experience preferredPre-Op and post-op experience preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageDemonstrates positive interpersonal skillsVerbal and written skills requiredHas knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of the patients typically servedPhysical Requirements:Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needsVisual acuity for observation of patientsLong periods of standing, walking, bending, and liftingMay involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialMust be able to lift 35 poundsRequired Licenses and CertificationsBLS - American Heart AssociationCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity